§ 11-05-360. Weapons—Negligent use of a deadly weapon.

(a)

Negligent use of a deadly weapon consists of:

(1)

Discharging a firearm, within or into the city limits, in the proximity of a vehicle, or into any building or vehicle so as to knowingly endanger a person or his property;

(2)

Carrying a weapon while under the influence of an intoxicant or narcotic; or

(3)

Endangering the safety of another or his property by handling or using a firearm or other deadly weapon in a negligent manner; or

(4)

Discharging a firearm within one hundred fifty (150) yards of an inhabited dwelling or building without the permission of the owner or lessees thereof.

(5)

Selling, loaning or furnishing any deadly weapon to a person with knowledge that the person is under the influence of any intoxicant or narcotic or that the person is incompetent.

(b)

The provisions set forth above shall not be construed to forbid peace officers from carrying, wearing or discharging such weapons as shall be necessary in the proper discharge of their duties.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to commit the offense defined in this section.

(Code 1960, § 6-2-39; Ord. No. 552, 1-11-77)

Cross reference

Rules of construction and definitions generally, § 1-01-020.